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Qualitatative Study and Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya
(2015)Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and majorities are associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, according to the demographic ... -
Influence of Legal Requirements on Environmental Concern and sustainability Practices in Small and Medium-size Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015)Until recently it has been too easy to overlook Small and Medium-size Enterprises in the analysis of environmental impact of particularly the manufacturing sector (ibid 2003). SMEs continue to grow, so do their environmental ... -
Effects of Microcredit Facilities on the Welfare of Households. Evidence from Suna East Sub-County, Migori County Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2015)The socio-economic growth and development of Migori County is to a great extent dependent on farming and small scale enterprise. Majority of the people working in these sectors are low income earners whose main source ... -
The connection Between length of Residency and Local Residents’ Attitudes Towards Cultural Tourism Development at Kogelo, Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Management and Social Sciences, 2015)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship or interconnection between length of residency and local residents’ attitudes towards cultural tourism development at Kogelo area, Kenya. The locals were randomly ... -
Evaluation of the Factors Leading to Loan Default at Equity Bank, Kenya
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2015)This paper gives an evaluation of the causes of loan default among the customers of Equity bank. A sample of 80 respondents out of 240 respondents which comprised of both the bank managers and loan defaulters at Equity Bank ... -
Academic Dean and the Challenges of Meeting Changing Expectations within a Competitive Higher Education Environment in Africa
(Scientific Research An Academic Publisher, 2015)This article looks at the challenges involved and seeks to provide guidelines for leadership decisions and practices for the Deans that can be effective in institutions of higher learning. This paper provides an overview ... -
Training and Development on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2015)The increasing interest in training and development is due to the assumption that employees and the way they are managed are critical to the success of a firm. The increasing pressures from the rapid changes occurring in ... -
Factors contributing to iodide deficiency in coast province of kenya
(European Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2015)Background: Iodide deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. Iodide deficiency disorders are major public health problem in several areas of the world. At least 350 million Africans are at risk ... -
Effects of Traumatized Antenatal Mothers on Their Pre-School Children in Mt. Elgon Region, Kenya
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2015)Foetus developmental vulnerability in pre-school children of traumatized antenatal mothers in Cheptais and Mount Elgon Sub-Counties, Bungoma County, Kenya. Is a study meant to establish the effects of trauma of the mother ... -
Disparity between Leaf and Root Symptoms and Crop Losses Associated with Cassava Brown Streak Disease in Four Countries in Eastern Africa
(Journal of phytopathology, 2015)Cassava brown streak disease is endemic to the coastal regions of East Africa, and from around 2004, the disease resurged and became epidemic in the Great Lakes Region, where it continues to spread. In both these areas, ... -
Health Care Workers Adherence to Infection Prevention Practices and Control Measures: A Case of a Level Four District Hospital in Kenya
(American Journal of Nursing Science, 2015)Infection prevention practices and control are critical activities that influence the quality of health care services. This study was conducted to determine the health workers adherence to infection prevention and control ... -
Influence of Intelletual Stimulation and Conflict Resolution on Project Implementation: A case of Constituency Development Fund Construction Projects in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2015)Intellectual stimulation is one of the manifestations of transformational leadership. Intellectual stimulation is the aspect of leadership where the leader encourages teams’ ingenuity, creativity and innovative ... -
Influence Of Principals‘ Age On Conflict Management Styles In Secondary Schools In Kisumu County, Kenya
(International journal of scientific & technology research, 2015)Conflict management skills are a fundamental aspect of leadership effectiveness and likeability of principals has become of greater importance. If an individual is perceived to manage conflict in an appropriate and effective ... -
Larviciding potency of water and ethanol extracts of Phytolacca dodecandra (L’ Herit) on Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae)
(BIO publisher, 2015)Introduction: Plant extracts are an attractive target for search of effective malaria vector control agents. The reason for this is that they present a cost effective, target specific and bio-degradable insecticides. The ... -
Larviciding Potency of Water and Ethanol Extracts of Phytolacca dodecandra (L’ Herit) on Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae)
(Mosquito Research, 2015)Introduction: Plant extracts are an attractive target for search of effective malaria vector control agents. The reason for this is that they present a cost effective, target specific and bio-degradable insecticides. The ... -
Evaluation of advanced wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) lines for stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) resistance and yield
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2015)Stem rust disease caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp tritici is a major challenge to wheat (Triticum aestivum) production in Kenya and other wheat growing countries of Africa and Asia. The current study aimed at evaluating ... -
Disparity between Leaf and Root Symptoms and Crop Losses Associated with Cassava Brown Streak Disease in Four Countries in Eastern Africa
(Journal of Phytopathology, 2015)Cassava brown streak disease is endemic to the coastal regions of East Africa, and from around 2004, the disease resurged and became epidemic in the Great Lakes Region, where it continues to spread. In both these areas, ... -
Genetic Effects for Maize P Efficiency Traits in Acid and Non-acid Soils of Western Kenya
(American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 2015)Soil acidity is a major constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in tropical soils due to toxic levels of aluminium (Al) and phosphorus (P) deficiency. The objectives of this study were ... -
Lugha na utambulisho: tofauti katika matumizi ya kiswahili nchini tanzania na Kenya
(Chama cha Kiswahili Africa Mashariki (CHAKAMA), 2015)Matumizi ya lugha moja hutofautiana kwa kutegemea mambo kama vile umri, jinsia, tabaka na maeneo ya kijiografia miongoni mwa mengine. Matokeo ya hali ni kuwa matumizi ya lugha huishia kutoa mchango mkubwa katika utambulisho ...